I am not ready to talk about it yet but I was assaulted Friday night. I just wanted to say to you girls.... Hmmm, I don't know. we have been used to our weight being a protective cocoon around us that kept us from certain unwanted attention. Don't be naive and trust too easily. We are not viewed by the world the same and it makes us targets for some undesirables. Trust me, a rape kit is not a fun test. Please use good judgement and do not make decisions based on how things used to be for us. With new looks comes new confidence and willingness to try new things. Also comes danger. Attention, sometimes unwanted. Sometimes wanted, but not to that extent. Sometimes people will take the great pride that you feel in your new look as an invitation. And they will leave you under a bridge alone half naked and hurt. And wondering where you went wrong. I am lucky to see my children this night and kiss them goodnight. Really lucky. Don't learn this lesson the hard way.

Hi my one year anniversay is coming up may 12th and I lost 100lb am in the same boat I hit my plato and I have'nt lost any weight,it's been two week soooooooo am feeling your pain they told me that I would be going down to 160lb and am no were there am down to 188lb and it's frustrating I know am not going to fail because I had open surgary and the scar is a reminder so am ther with you so keep your head up and my prayer are with you. stay slim and keep a smile love wanda

Emma, First let me say...you look wonderful! You really have come a long way and should be proud. That said. I feel your pain too. I am losing pretty slowly too and find being able to eat everything a real challenge. I really need to learn to eat the right things. I went off my daily protein shake two days ago thinking I could use the calories on real food only to find my energy level low and I put on a pound. So I think it is a daily reminder to make the right choices. This is no different than when we were heavier but we got fooled by how easy it was losing so fast. I think that is why we need each other. We are all in this together and need to help one another stay on track. Hang in there and keep the faith. It will come off and you will reach your goal. Don't let the ability to eat larger portions fool you into the oh I don't need to remember the PVWs or Protein, Vitamins, Water routine. Stay on track and remain focused...I really am preaching to myself not you! Sorry for being preachy. Big hugs! Sherri

HAPPY HAPPY REBIRTHDAY to all my Surgery Sisters and Brothers. It's been an amazing year. I truly hope that each and every one of you are celebrating today. Happy Rebirthday to US!!!!! HUGS TO ALL, April 388/242/looking at 180

My year anniversary was yesterday, May 3rd, and I have run into the same problem. I go for my year check up with my surgeon this afternoon and I was going to talk to him about the big slow down in weight loss. I was told that I would plateau around 6 months post op and here it is a year later and I've plateaued. I have lost 113 pounds and have 54 more to go. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone. I'm so glad I opened you posting 'cuz it feels good to know others are having the same issue. I'm with you, I know I'll get there it just went sooooo fast at the beginning and now it takes forever.